uz_allFri Dec 12 19:00:07 EST 2014w1es1001.worldbank.orgUzbekistan | World BankWorld Bank FeedUzbekistan - Advanced Electricity Metering Project : P122773 - Implementation Status Results Report : Sequence 04</div><img src="http://wbws.worldbank.org/feeds/main/tracker.html?p=090224b0828fde59_2_0&db=doc&feedName=uz_all&feedClass=COU&cid=3001_177" height=1 width=1 border=0></div>2014-12-10T05:00:00.000Z2014-12-10T05:00:00.000ZUzbekistanEnglishUzbekistan - Advanced Electricity Metering Project : P122773 - Implementation Status Results Report : Sequence 04Implementation Status and Results ReportEnglishUzbekistanUzbekistan - Ferghana Valley Water Resources Management Phase-I Project : procurement plan</div><img src="http://wbws.worldbank.org/feeds/main/tracker.html?p=000470435_20141204092006&db=doc&feedName=uz_all&feedClass=COU&cid=3001_177" height=1 width=1 border=0></div>2014-12-04T05:00:00.000Z2014-12-04T05:00:00.000ZDebt Markets|E-Business|Contract Law|Post Conflict Reconstruction|Labor PoliciesLaw and Development|Social Protections and Labor|Conflict and Development|Finance and Financial Sector Development|Private Sector DevelopmentUzbekistanEurope and Central AsiaEnglishUzbekistan - Ferghana Valley Water Resources Management Phase-I Project : procurement planProcurement PlanEnglishEurope and Central AsiaDebt Markets|E-Business|Contract Law|Post Conflict Reconstruction|Labor PoliciesLaw and Development|Social Protections and Labor|Conflict and Development|Finance and Financial Sector Development|Private Sector DevelopmentUzbekistanResettlement policy frameworkThe objective of the Pap-Angren Railway Project is to reduce costs and provide connectivity between the Uzbek part of the Ferghana Valley and the rest of Uzbekistan thereby improving access and closing economic gap with the rest of Uzbekistan and international markets. Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measures include: it is necessary to minimize performance of works on railway construction which may cause the necessity of involuntary resettlement; when carrying out construction and rehabilitation works damage to houses and objects of infrastructure should be minimized; due to careful selection of necessary plots all the best should be done to minimize acquisition of productive and private lands and to avoid acquisition of lands where people live and carry out business activity; during designing acquisition of lands on permanent basis should be minimized; temporary negative impact on lands should be minimized by accurate implementation of construction/rehabilitation works; it is necessary to take additional measures on informing of households to minimize damage to available crops and fruits; it is necessary to make all efforts to use more public lands for construction of new railway Angren-Pap, and also to the most limit construction and repair works in irrigated plots. In case it appears impossible to avoid works in the territory of irrigated plots outside the settlements, damage to fields, crops and plantings should be compensated; the amount of compensations to households for the damage caused to crops and trees, will be determined basing on retail market prices; and households should have opportunity to declare their claims and to undertake actions directed on receiving of compensations.</div><img src="http://wbws.worldbank.org/feeds/main/tracker.html?p=000442464_20141204115240&db=doc&feedName=uz_all&feedClass=COU&cid=3001_177" height=1 width=1 border=0></div>2014-12-04T05:00:00.000Z2014-12-04T05:00:00.000ZUrban Housing|Common Property Resource Development|Municipal Housing and Land|Real Estate Development|Land and Real Estate DevelopmentUrban Development|Communities and Human Settlements|Rural Development|Private Sector DevelopmentUzbekistanEurope and Central AsiaEnglishResettlement policy frameworkResettlement PlanEnglishEurope and Central AsiaUrban Housing|Common Property Resource Development|Municipal Housing and Land|Real Estate Development|Land and Real Estate DevelopmentUrban Development|Communities and Human Settlements|Rural Development|Private Sector DevelopmentUzbekistanEnterprise surveys : Uzbekistan country profile 2013The country profile for Uzbekistan is based on data from the enterprise surveys conducted by the World Bank in 2013. The enterprise surveys focus on the many factors that shape the decisions of firms to invest. These factors can be accommodating or constraining and play an important role in whether a country will prosper or not. An accommodating business environment is one that encourages firms to operate efficiently. Such conditions strengthen incentives for firms to innovate and to increase productivity, key factors for sustainable development. A more productive private sector, in turn, expands employment and contributes taxes necessary for public investment in health, education, and other services. In contrast, a poor business environment increases the obstacles to conducting business activities and decreases a country's prospects for reaching its potential in terms of employment, production, and welfare. Enterprise surveys are conducted by the World Bank and its partners across all geographic regions and cover small, medium, and large companies. The surveys are applied to a representative sample of firms in the non-agricultural economy. The sample is consistently defined in all countries and includes the entire manufacturing sector, the services sector, and the transportation and construction sectors. Public utilities, government services, health care, and financial services sectors are not included in the sample. Enterprise surveys collect a wide array of qualitative and quantitative information through face-to-face interviews with firm managers and owners regarding the business environment in their countries and the productivity of their firms. The topics covered in enterprise surveys include the obstacles to doing business, infrastructure, finance, labor, corruption and regulation, law and order, innovation and technology, trade, and firm productivity.</div><img src="http://wbws.worldbank.org/feeds/main/tracker.html?p=000333037_20141202015331&db=doc&feedName=uz_all&feedClass=COU&cid=3001_177" height=1 width=1 border=0></div>2014-12-02T05:00:00.000Z2014-12-02T05:00:00.000ZMicrofinance|E-Business|Access to Finance|Private Participation in Infrastructure|Small Scale EnterpriseInfrastructure Economics and Finance|Industry|Finance and Financial Sector Development|Private Sector DevelopmentUzbekistanEurope and Central AsiaEnglishEnterprise surveys : Uzbekistan country profile 2013Working PaperEnglishEurope and Central AsiaMicrofinance|E-Business|Access to Finance|Private Participation in Infrastructure|Small Scale EnterpriseInfrastructure Economics and Finance|Industry|Finance and Financial Sector Development|Private Sector DevelopmentUzbekistanIntegrated Safeguards Data Sheet (Concept Stage) - Regional Roads and Development Project - P146334</div><img src="http://wbws.worldbank.org/feeds/main/tracker.html?p=090224b0828d8860_1_0&db=doc&feedName=uz_all&feedClass=COU&cid=3001_177" height=1 width=1 border=0></div>2014-12-02T05:00:00.000Z2014-12-02T05:00:00.000ZUzbekistanEnglishIntegrated Safeguards Data Sheet (Concept Stage) - Regional Roads and Development Project - P146334Integrated Safeguards Data SheetEnglishUzbekistanUzbekistan - Talimarjan Transmission Project : international financial reporting standards separate financial statements and independent auditor's report - 31 December 2013</div><img src="http://wbws.worldbank.org/feeds/main/tracker.html?p=000469252_20141201095921&db=doc&feedName=uz_all&feedClass=COU&cid=3001_177" height=1 width=1 border=0></div>2014-12-01T05:00:00.000Z2014-12-01T05:00:00.000ZDebt Markets|Investment and Investment Climate|Emerging Markets|Bankruptcy and Resolution of Financial Distress|Economic Theory & ResearchMacroeconomics and Economic Growth|Finance and Financial Sector Development|Private Sector DevelopmentUzbekistanEurope and Central AsiaEnglishUzbekistan - Talimarjan Transmission Project : international financial reporting standards separate financial statements and independent auditor's report - 31 December 2013Auditing DocumentEnglishEurope and Central AsiaDebt Markets|Investment and Investment Climate|Emerging Markets|Bankruptcy and Resolution of Financial Distress|Economic Theory & ResearchMacroeconomics and Economic Growth|Finance and Financial Sector Development|Private Sector DevelopmentUzbekistanOfficial Documents- Disbursement Letter for Credit 5490-UZ (Closing Package)</div><img src="http://wbws.worldbank.org/feeds/main/tracker.html?p=090224b082867cc3_1_0&db=doc&feedName=uz_all&feedClass=COU&cid=3001_177" height=1 width=1 border=0></div>2014-11-17T05:00:00.000Z2014-11-17T05:00:00.000ZUzbekistanEnglishOfficial Documents- Disbursement Letter for Credit 5490-UZ (Closing Package)Disbursement LetterEnglishUzbekistanOfficial Documents- Disbursement Letter for Loan 8389-UZ (Closing Package)</div><img src="http://wbws.worldbank.org/feeds/main/tracker.html?p=090224b082868372_1_0&db=doc&feedName=uz_all&feedClass=COU&cid=3001_177" height=1 width=1 border=0></div>2014-11-17T05:00:00.000Z2014-11-17T05:00:00.000ZUzbekistanEnglishOfficial Documents- Disbursement Letter for Loan 8389-UZ (Closing Package)Disbursement LetterEnglishUzbekistanOfficial Documents- Loan Agreement for Loan 8389-UZ (Closing Package)</div><img src="http://wbws.worldbank.org/feeds/main/tracker.html?p=090224b082868376_1_0&db=doc&feedName=uz_all&feedClass=COU&cid=3001_177" height=1 width=1 border=0></div>2014-11-17T05:00:00.000Z2014-11-17T05:00:00.000ZUzbekistanEnglishOfficial Documents- Loan Agreement for Loan 8389-UZ (Closing Package)Loan AgreementEnglishUzbekistanOfficial Documents- Recommendation of Statutory Committee for Credit 5490-UZ (Closing Package)</div><img src="http://wbws.worldbank.org/feeds/main/tracker.html?p=090224b08286831c_1_0&db=doc&feedName=uz_all&feedClass=COU&cid=3001_177" height=1 width=1 border=0></div>2014-11-17T05:00:00.000Z2014-11-17T05:00:00.000ZUzbekistanEnglishOfficial Documents- Recommendation of Statutory Committee for Credit 5490-UZ (Closing Package)Statutory Committee ReportEnglishUzbekistanOfficial Documents- Statutory Committee Report for Loan 8389-UZ (Closing Package)</div><img src="http://wbws.worldbank.org/feeds/main/tracker.html?p=090224b082868370_1_0&db=doc&feedName=uz_all&feedClass=COU&cid=3001_177" height=1 width=1 border=0></div>2014-11-17T05:00:00.000Z2014-11-17T05:00:00.000ZUzbekistanEnglishOfficial Documents- Statutory Committee Report for Loan 8389-UZ (Closing Package)Statutory Committee ReportEnglishUzbekistanOfficial Documents- Suppelmental Letter Ref. Financial Data for Credit 5490-UZ (Closing Package)</div><img src="http://wbws.worldbank.org/feeds/main/tracker.html?p=090224b082867ce7_1_0&db=doc&feedName=uz_all&feedClass=COU&cid=3001_177" height=1 width=1 border=0></div>2014-11-17T05:00:00.000Z2014-11-17T05:00:00.000ZUzbekistanEnglishOfficial Documents- Suppelmental Letter Ref. Financial Data for Credit 5490-UZ (Closing Package)Side LetterEnglishUzbekistanOfficial Documents- Suppelmental Letter Ref. Financial Data for Loan 8389-UZ (Closing Package)</div><img src="http://wbws.worldbank.org/feeds/main/tracker.html?p=090224b0828682f8_1_0&db=doc&feedName=uz_all&feedClass=COU&cid=3001_177" height=1 width=1 border=0></div>2014-11-17T05:00:00.000Z2014-11-17T05:00:00.000ZUzbekistanEnglishOfficial Documents- Suppelmental Letter Ref. Financial Data for Loan 8389-UZ (Closing Package)Side LetterEnglishUzbekistanOfficial Documents- Suppelmental Letter Ref. Performance Monitoring Indicators for Credit 5490-UZ (Closing Package)</div><img src="http://wbws.worldbank.org/feeds/main/tracker.html?p=090224b08286812b_1_0&db=doc&feedName=uz_all&feedClass=COU&cid=3001_177" height=1 width=1 border=0></div>2014-11-17T05:00:00.000Z2014-11-17T05:00:00.000ZUzbekistanEnglishOfficial Documents- Suppelmental Letter Ref. Performance Monitoring Indicators for Credit 5490-UZ (Closing Package)Side LetterEnglishUzbekistanOfficial Documents- Suppelmental Letter Ref. Performance Monitoring Indicators for Loan 8389-UZ (Closing Package)</div><img src="http://wbws.worldbank.org/feeds/main/tracker.html?p=090224b082868316_1_0&db=doc&feedName=uz_all&feedClass=COU&cid=3001_177" height=1 width=1 border=0></div>2014-11-17T05:00:00.000Z2014-11-17T05:00:00.000ZUzbekistanEnglishOfficial Documents- Suppelmental Letter Ref. Performance Monitoring Indicators for Loan 8389-UZ (Closing Package)Side LetterEnglishUzbekistanUzbekistan - Horticulture Development Project : P133703 - Implementation Status Results Report : Sequence 01</div><img src="http://wbws.worldbank.org/feeds/main/tracker.html?p=090224b082861a62_1_0&db=doc&feedName=uz_all&feedClass=COU&cid=3001_177" height=1 width=1 border=0></div>2014-11-15T05:00:00.000Z2014-11-15T05:00:00.000ZUzbekistanEnglishUzbekistan - Horticulture Development Project : P133703 - Implementation Status Results Report : Sequence 01Implementation Status and Results ReportEnglishUzbekistanUzbekistan - SOUTH KARAKALPAKSTAN WATER RESOURCES MGMT IMPROVEMENT : P127764 - Implementation Status Results Report : Sequence 01</div><img src="http://wbws.worldbank.org/feeds/main/tracker.html?p=090224b082861a17_1_0&db=doc&feedName=uz_all&feedClass=COU&cid=3001_177" height=1 width=1 border=0></div>2014-11-15T05:00:00.000Z2014-11-15T05:00:00.000ZUzbekistanEnglishUzbekistan - SOUTH KARAKALPAKSTAN WATER RESOURCES MGMT IMPROVEMENT : P127764 - Implementation Status Results Report : Sequence 01Implementation Status and Results ReportEnglishUzbekistanEnvironmental management frameworkThe objective of the Pap-Angren Railway Project is to reduce costs and provide connectivity between the Uzbek part of the Ferghana Valley and the rest of Uzbekistan thereby improving access and closing economic gap with the rest of Uzbekistan and international markets. Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measures include: on the site of the main clusters of populations of Red Book and rare species of flora and fauna railway line will pass in a tunnel length of 19.1 km length. Underground works maximally reduce the negative impact on surface soil cover, which is beneficial for preservation of vegetation; considerable length of railroad line runs parallel to A-373 and 125 highways on the areas which are already have been developed, which reduces the negative impact of construction works; carrying a regular discharge of water from the lake in a place of waste coal mine, to reduce groundwater pressures and reduce their negative impact on the stability of the subgrade railroad line; construction of the drainage system in the base of upland slope all along landslide zone for interception and removal of groundwater; and construction works and operation of the railway in strict accordance with the recommendations of the state service for tracking hazardous geological processes will minimize the risks of environmental hazards on the railway line.</div><img src="http://wbws.worldbank.org/feeds/main/tracker.html?p=000333037_20141110232613&db=doc&feedName=uz_all&feedClass=COU&cid=3001_177" height=1 width=1 border=0></div>2014-11-10T05:00:00.000Z2014-11-10T05:00:00.000ZEngineering|Roads & Highways|Roads and Highways Performance|Water and Industry|Environmental Information SystemsScience and Technology Development|Transport|Water Resources|EnvironmentUzbekistanEurope and Central AsiaEnglishEnvironmental management frameworkEnvironmental AssessmentEnglishEurope and Central AsiaEngineering|Roads & Highways|Roads and Highways Performance|Water and Industry|Environmental Information SystemsScience and Technology Development|Transport|Water Resources|EnvironmentUzbekistanDoing Business 2015 : going beyond efficiency -UzbekistanThis economy profile for Doing Business 2015 presents the 11 Doing Business indicators for Uzbekistan. To allow for useful comparison, the profile also provides data for other selected economies (comparator economies) for each indicator. Doing Business 2015 is the 12th edition in a series of annual reports measuring the regulations that enhance business activity and those that constrain it. Economies are ranked on their ease of doing business; for 2015 Uzbekistan ranks 141. A high ease of doing business ranking means the regulatory environment is more conducive to the starting and operation of a local firm. Doing Business presents quantitative indicators on business regulations and the protection of property rights that can be compared across 189 economies from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe and over time. Doing Business measures regulations affecting 11 areas of the life of a business known as indicators. Ten of these areas are included in this year's ranking on the ease of doing business: starting a business, dealing with construction permits, getting electricity, registering property, getting credit, protecting minority investors, paying taxes, trading across borders, enforcing contracts, and resolving insolvency. Doing Business also measures labor market regulation, which is not included in this year's ranking. The data in this report are current as of June 1, 2014 (except for the paying taxes indicators, which cover the period from January to December 2013).</div><img src="http://wbws.worldbank.org/feeds/main/tracker.html?p=000477144_20141107155325&db=doc&feedName=uz_all&feedClass=COU&cid=3001_177" height=1 width=1 border=0></div>2014-11-07T05:00:00.000Z2014-11-07T05:00:00.000ZE-Business|Competitiveness and Competition Policy|Business in Development|Business Environment|Debt MarketsPrivate Sector Development|Finance and Financial Sector DevelopmentUzbekistanEurope and Central AsiaEnglishDoing Business 2015 : going beyond efficiency -UzbekistanWorking PaperEnglishEurope and Central AsiaE-Business|Competitiveness and Competition Policy|Business in Development|Business Environment|Debt MarketsPrivate Sector Development|Finance and Financial Sector DevelopmentUzbekistanOfficial Documents- Disbursement Letter for TF018007</div><img src="http://wbws.worldbank.org/feeds/main/tracker.html?p=090224b08283c908_1_0&db=doc&feedName=uz_all&feedClass=COU&cid=3001_177" height=1 width=1 border=0></div>2014-11-06T05:00:00.000Z2014-11-06T05:00:00.000ZUzbekistanEnglishOfficial Documents- Disbursement Letter for TF018007Disbursement LetterEnglishUzbekistanThe project Improving Pre-primary and General Secondary Education Project has changed to Active<p>The project Improving Pre-primary and General Secondary Education Project has changed to Active. To see more information, see <a href=http://web.worldbank.org/external/projects/main?pagePK=64283627&piPK=73230&theSitePK=40941&menuPK=228424&Projectid=P144856>the project information in the World Bank project database</a></p> 2014-10-28T04:00:00.000Z2014-10-28T04:00:00.000ZUzbekistanP144856UZActiveCHANGEThe project SOUTH KARAKALPAKSTAN WATER RESOURCES MGMT IMPROVEMENT has changed to Active<p>The project SOUTH KARAKALPAKSTAN WATER RESOURCES MGMT IMPROVEMENT has changed to Active. To see more information, see <a href=http://web.worldbank.org/external/projects/main?pagePK=64283627&piPK=73230&theSitePK=40941&menuPK=228424&Projectid=P127764>the project information in the World Bank project database</a></p> The objectives of the South Karakalpakstan Water Resources Management Improvement Project for Uzbekistan are to restore irrigation and improve water management in the project area in a sustainable and financially efficient manner. The project comprises three components. The first component, Modernization of the Irrigation Network, aims to restore the irrigated area in South Karakalpakstan in a financially efficient manner. The second component, Modernization of Agriculture, will invest in improving irrigated agricultural production in the project area so that farmers take full advantage of improved water management by strengthening capacities, promoting crop intensification and diversification, investing in cotton harvest mechanization and conducting outreach and information dissemination. Lastly, the third component, Project Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, will Strengthen the Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources and the Project Implementation Unit's capacity for project management, monitoring and evaluation (including procurement and financial management) through the provision of goods, consultant services, training, and financing of incremental operating costs.2014-06-23T04:00:00.000Z2014-06-23T04:00:00.000ZUzbekistanP127764UZActiveCHANGEThe project Horticulture Development Project has changed to Active<p>The project Horticulture Development Project has changed to Active. To see more information, see <a href=http://web.worldbank.org/external/projects/main?pagePK=64283627&piPK=73230&theSitePK=40941&menuPK=228424&Projectid=P133703>the project information in the World Bank project database</a></p> The objectives of the Horticulture Development Project for Uzbekistan are to: (a) enhance the competitiveness of industries, such as agroprocessing; and (b) diversify the economy and thereby reduce its reliance on a few commodity exports, such as cotton. The project will contribute to poverty reduction in the country by assisting horticulture farmers, many of whom are small and comprise the poorest, to increase their farm productivity and incomes, and thereby fostering greater and better rural jobs. The project comprises three components. The first component, Agricultural Support Services, will: (a) strengthen the capacity of participating research institutes and plant protection services to provide a demand driven, participative technology transfer that will help the farmers to respond to the emerging market opportunities; (b) enhance the capacity of farmers to improve quality and productivity of their product, as well as to identify and respond to market opportunities both domestically and in export markets; (c) improve the country's food safety management system, as well as ensure their regulatory harmonization with international food safety requirements. The second component, Access to Credit, includes the following activities: (a) provision through selected Participating Financial Institutions (PFIs) of investment and working capital sub-loans and lease financings to beneficiaries; and (b) provision of technical assistance and training to PFIs to increase their capacity in managing a range of innovatively structured finance products that support the development of value chains. Lastly, the third component, Project Management, includes the provision of goods, technical assistance and training to the Rural Restructuring Agency for the implementation of the project (including the areas of financial management, procurement, disbursement, monitoring and evaluation) and financing of incremental operating costs.2014-06-18T04:00:00.000Z2014-06-18T04:00:00.000ZUzbekistanP133703UZActiveCHANGEThe project Second Basic Education has changed to Closed<p>The project Second Basic Education has changed to Closed. To see more information, see <a href=http://web.worldbank.org/external/projects/main?pagePK=64283627&piPK=73230&theSitePK=40941&menuPK=228424&Projectid=P107845>the project information in the World Bank project database</a></p> The overall objective of the Second Phase of the Basic Education Project is to continue supporting the Government of Uzbekistan's (GoU) efforts to improve the effectiveness of teaching and learning through: (1) targeted interventions in selected general secondary education schools and preschools in poor, rural areas; (2) development of institutional capacity to assess student learning; and (3) adoption of predictable and transparent school budgets in selected oblasts. There are five components to the project. The first component of the project is providing learning materials and resources for grades five through nine of general secondary schools. The objective of this component is to improve the quality of teaching and learning in project schools through effective use of learning materials and resources acquired under the project. The second component of the project is strengthening school-based training for teachers and directors in preschools and general secondary schools. The objective of this component is to change teaching in project schools and preschools towards a more interactive, student-centered approach to improve learning outcomes. The third component of the project is strengthening school boards and providing competitive grants to selected schools for school improvement. The objective of this component is to increase further the involvement of school boards in project schools and provide competitive funding for school improvement. The fourth component of the project is improving education financing, budgeting, and management. The objective of this component is to improve education financing, budgeting, and school management in selected oblasts. The fifth component of the project is supporting project management and results management. The objective of this component is to support project management, implement national standardized assessment of student learning, and evaluate project effectiveness.2014-04-02T04:00:00.000Z2014-04-02T04:00:00.000ZUzbekistanP107845UZClosedCHANGEThe project Pap-Angren Railway is now in the pipeline.<p>The project Pap-Angren Railway is now in the pipeline. To see more information, see <a href=http://web.worldbank.org/external/projects/main?pagePK=64283627&piPK=73230&theSitePK=40941&menuPK=228424&Projectid=P146328> the project information in the World Bank project database</a></p> 2014-02-06T05:00:00.000Z2014-02-06T05:00:00.000ZUzbekistanP146328UZNEW RELEASENEWThe project Horticulture Development Project is now in the pipeline.<p>The project Horticulture Development Project is now in the pipeline. To see more information, see <a href=http://web.worldbank.org/external/projects/main?pagePK=64283627&piPK=73230&theSitePK=40941&menuPK=228424&Projectid=P133703> the project information in the World Bank project database</a></p> The objectives of the Horticulture Development Project for Uzbekistan are to: (a) enhance the competitiveness of industries, such as agroprocessing; and (b) diversify the economy and thereby reduce its reliance on a few commodity exports, such as cotton. The project will contribute to poverty reduction in the country by assisting horticulture farmers, many of whom are small and comprise the poorest, to increase their farm productivity and incomes, and thereby fostering greater and better rural jobs. The project comprises three components. The first component, Agricultural Support Services, will: (a) strengthen the capacity of participating research institutes and plant protection services to provide a demand driven, participative technology transfer that will help the farmers to respond to the emerging market opportunities; (b) enhance the capacity of farmers to improve quality and productivity of their product, as well as to identify and respond to market opportunities both domestically and in export markets; (c) improve the country's food safety management system, as well as ensure their regulatory harmonization with international food safety requirements. The second component, Access to Credit, includes the following activities: (a) provision through selected Participating Financial Institutions (PFIs) of investment and working capital sub-loans and lease financings to beneficiaries; and (b) provision of technical assistance and training to PFIs to increase their capacity in managing a range of innovatively structured finance products that support the development of value chains. Lastly, the third component, Project Management, includes the provision of goods, technical assistance and training to the Rural Restructuring Agency for the implementation of the project (including the areas of financial management, procurement, disbursement, monitoring and evaluation) and financing of incremental operating costs.2013-11-15T05:00:00.000Z2013-11-15T05:00:00.000ZUzbekistanP133703UZNEW RELEASENEWThe project Improving Pre-primary and General Secondary Education Project is now in the pipeline.<p>The project Improving Pre-primary and General Secondary Education Project is now in the pipeline. To see more information, see <a href=http://web.worldbank.org/external/projects/main?pagePK=64283627&piPK=73230&theSitePK=40941&menuPK=228424&Projectid=P144856> the project information in the World Bank project database</a></p> 2013-10-24T04:00:00.000Z2013-10-24T04:00:00.000ZUzbekistanP144856UZNEW RELEASENEWThe project Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition - Nat'l Flour Fortification Program has changed to Closed<p>The project Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition - Nat'l Flour Fortification Program has changed to Closed. To see more information, see <a href=http://web.worldbank.org/external/projects/main?pagePK=64283627&piPK=73230&theSitePK=40941&menuPK=228424&Projectid=P092243>the project information in the World Bank project database</a></p> 2013-07-30T04:00:00.000Z2013-07-30T04:00:00.000ZUzbekistanP092243UZClosedCHANGEThe project Drainage, Irrigation & Wetlands Improvement Project - Phase 1 has changed to Closed<p>The project Drainage, Irrigation & Wetlands Improvement Project - Phase 1 has changed to Closed. To see more information, see <a href=http://web.worldbank.org/external/projects/main?pagePK=64283627&piPK=73230&theSitePK=40941&menuPK=228424&Projectid=P009127>the project information in the World Bank project database</a></p> The development objective of the Drainage, Irrigation, and Wetlands Improvement Project for Uzbekistan is to improve the livelihoods of poor rural households (marginalized farmers and women) in the Turtkul, Ellikkala, Beruni, and Khujakli districts of Karakalpakstan through increased income generating opportunities from sericulture and silk production by establishing and sustaining community-based silk micro-enterprises while addressing the environmental degradation of the areas caused by the decline of the Aral Sea. A significant undisbursed balance is available under the Trust Fund (TF). Delays in disbursement are related to: (i) slow disbursements during the initial years of the project due to inexperience of the project implementation unit (PIU); and (ii) difficult working conditions in the project area, in particular in terms of communication. Despite these delays, project implementation in recent years has significantly improved and overall progress and implementation of the grant was rated moderately satisfactory in the most recent grant progress report. A one-year extension will allow the Government to complete all activities that were originally scheduled for implementation in a satisfactory manner. Under component A, group formation and training, the implementing agency intends to train an additional 100 beneficiaries and 393 trainers, in addition to the 1,060 beneficiaries and 207 trainers that already have received training. Under component B, growing of mulberry, the Government has committed to providing close to 75,000 mulberry trees and 226.7 hectares of land to the poorer section of the farming communities, and will make UZS 112.2m available for follow-up. Under component C, processing and production, and component D, quality silk material and finished silk goods, the project intends to raise the credit limit from US $300 to US $600 to private entities and US $1,500 to US $3,000 to legal entities so that disbursements are expected to increase significantly. Under component E, project implementation and management, the project intends to recruit staff, including a monitoring and evaluation (M&E) specialist, a lawyer, a replacement of the accountant or finance manager, and a procurement specialist.2013-07-02T04:00:00.000Z2013-07-02T04:00:00.000ZUzbekistanP009127UZClosedCHANGEThe project Additional Financing Energy Efficiency - Industrial Enterprises is now in the pipeline.<p>The project Additional Financing Energy Efficiency - Industrial Enterprises is now in the pipeline. To see more information, see <a href=http://web.worldbank.org/external/projects/main?pagePK=64283627&piPK=73230&theSitePK=40941&menuPK=228424&Projectid=P133633> the project information in the World Bank project database</a></p> The objective of the Additional Financing for the Energy Efficiency Facility for Industrial Enterprises Project is to improve energy efficiency (EE) in Industrial Enterprises by designing and establishing a financing mechanism for energy saving investments. The additional credit will help finance the costs associated with scaled-up activities to increase the energy saving impact of the project. The project has disbursed 34 percent of the original credit and is now being implemented at a fast pace, such that the development objective is expected to be met a year ahead of schedule. The changes include inter alia further enhancing the energy efficiency capacity of selected industries, banks, industry associations and energy professionals. Similarly, the aggregate amount of sub-loans will now be no more than (i) US$10 million for individual beneficiaries and (ii) US$30 million for groups of affiliated beneficiaries. The eligibility criteria concerning associated parties will be revised to: (a) Industrial Enterprises (IEs) should not have more than 10 percent of shares in the Participating Banks (PBs); and (b) PBs (i.e. Asaka Bank, Hamkorbank, and Uzpromstroybank) should not have more than 10 percent ownership stake in the IEs. These limitations are in line with the prudential norms for identifying a bank's related party in the terms of the Central Bank of Uzbekistan (CBU) regulations (no.556 dated February 27, 2009).2013-05-09T04:00:00.000Z2013-05-09T04:00:00.000ZUzbekistanP133633UZNEW RELEASENEWThe project Additional Financing to Health System Improvement Project has changed to Active<p>The project Additional Financing to Health System Improvement Project has changed to Active. To see more information, see <a href=http://web.worldbank.org/external/projects/main?pagePK=64283627&piPK=73230&theSitePK=40941&menuPK=228424&Projectid=P133187>the project information in the World Bank project database</a></p> The objectives of the Additional Financing for the Health System Improvement Project for Uzbekistan are to: (1) improve access to quality health care at the primary level, at Rayon Medical Unions (RMUs), and selected City Medical Unions (CMUs); and (2) strengthen the Government's public health response to the rise in non-communicable diseases (NCDs).The additional financing is technically justified. The Borrower is strongly committed to scaling-up the Project in order to expand coverage to the remaining seven regions of the country and to the selected CMUs nationwide to further improve access to quality health services. The institutional arrangements will remain unchanged, as they have been effective during the implementation of the current Project. The Ministry of Health (MOH) will continue to be responsible for the implementation of all health activities. The implementing agency has built a strong administrative capacity and technical expertise over the past several years and is therefore well positioned to utilize additional resources.2013-03-13T04:00:00.000Z2013-03-13T04:00:00.000ZUzbekistanP133187UZActiveCHANGEThe project SOUTH KARAKALPAKSTAN WATER RESOURCES MGMT IMPROVEMENT is now in the pipeline.<p>The project SOUTH KARAKALPAKSTAN WATER RESOURCES MGMT IMPROVEMENT is now in the pipeline. To see more information, see <a href=http://web.worldbank.org/external/projects/main?pagePK=64283627&piPK=73230&theSitePK=40941&menuPK=228424&Projectid=P127764> the project information in the World Bank project database</a></p> The objectives of the South Karakalpakstan Water Resources Management Improvement Project for Uzbekistan are to restore irrigation and improve water management in the project area in a sustainable and financially efficient manner. The project comprises three components. The first component, Modernization of the Irrigation Network, aims to restore the irrigated area in South Karakalpakstan in a financially efficient manner. The second component, Modernization of Agriculture, will invest in improving irrigated agricultural production in the project area so that farmers take full advantage of improved water management by strengthening capacities, promoting crop intensification and diversification, investing in cotton harvest mechanization and conducting outreach and information dissemination. Lastly, the third component, Project Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, will Strengthen the Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources and the Project Implementation Unit's capacity for project management, monitoring and evaluation (including procurement and financial management) through the provision of goods, consultant services, training, and financing of incremental operating costs.2013-03-12T04:00:00.000Z2013-03-12T04:00:00.000ZUzbekistanP127764UZNEW RELEASENEWInfographic: Eurasian Cities<p><a href="http://www.worldbank.org/eca/eurasiancities/"><strong>Press Release:</strong> Rethinking Eurasian Cities</a></p>
<p><img src="http://siteresources.worldbank.org/NEWS/Images/FeatureStoriesImages/eurasiancities-infographic.png" width="1000" height="2509" title="Eurasian cities" alt="infographics" border="0"></p></div><img src="http://wbws.worldbank.org/feeds/main/tracker.html?p=23369141&db=cms&feedName=uz_all&feedClass=COU&cid=3001_177" height=1 width=1 border=0></div>2013-03-11T12:00:00.000Z2013-03-11T12:00:00.000ZThe project SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AND CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION PROJECT (GEF) has changed to Active<p>The project SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AND CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION PROJECT (GEF) has changed to Active. To see more information, see <a href=http://web.worldbank.org/external/projects/main?pagePK=64283627&piPK=73230&theSitePK=40941&menuPK=228424&Projectid=P127486>the project information in the World Bank project database</a></p> The objectives of the Sustainable Agriculture and Climate Change Mitigation Project for Uzbekistan are to: (i) promote the introduction of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies of relevance to agribusinesses and farms; and (ii) strengthen capacity for improving degraded irrigated land and water conservation in the project area. There are three components to the project, the first component being promoting renewable energy technologies. This component will include the following activities: (i) support the dissemination of knowledge and information on renewable energy technologies (including, inter alia, bio-gas digesters, solar water heaters, and solar photovoltaic and biomass installations) by provision of goods, works and training for demonstration purposes in selected districts; and (ii) provision of support to beneficiaries for the carrying out of renewable energy subprojects. The second component is the promoting technologies and practices to mitigate irrigated land degradation. Activities under this component will aim at introducing technologies and management approaches for controlling and reversing irrigated land degradation. This includes the introduction, testing and demonstration of integrated low-cost, low-risk water and land management technologies, such as drip irrigation, salinity mitigation of marginal land, water re-use, soil quality enhancement, pumping for groundwater extraction, alternative cropping, and other techniques and practices to increase water use efficiency and agricultural productivity. Finally, the third component is the advisory services and project management.2013-02-03T05:00:00.000Z2013-02-03T05:00:00.000ZUzbekistanP127486UZActiveCHANGEThe project Additional Financing to Health System Improvement Project is now in the pipeline.<p>The project Additional Financing to Health System Improvement Project is now in the pipeline. To see more information, see <a href=http://web.worldbank.org/external/projects/main?pagePK=64283627&piPK=73230&theSitePK=40941&menuPK=228424&Projectid=P133187> the project information in the World Bank project database</a></p> The objectives of the Additional Financing for the Health System Improvement Project for Uzbekistan are to: (1) improve access to quality health care at the primary level, at Rayon Medical Unions (RMUs), and selected City Medical Unions (CMUs); and (2) strengthen the Government's public health response to the rise in non-communicable diseases (NCDs).The additional financing is technically justified. The Borrower is strongly committed to scaling-up the Project in order to expand coverage to the remaining seven regions of the country and to the selected CMUs nationwide to further improve access to quality health services. The institutional arrangements will remain unchanged, as they have been effective during the implementation of the current Project. The Ministry of Health (MOH) will continue to be responsible for the implementation of all health activities. The implementing agency has built a strong administrative capacity and technical expertise over the past several years and is therefore well positioned to utilize additional resources.2013-01-04T05:00:00.000Z2013-01-04T05:00:00.000ZUzbekistanP133187UZNEW RELEASENEWThe project Alat and Karakul Water Supply Project has changed to Active<p>The project Alat and Karakul Water Supply Project has changed to Active. To see more information, see <a href=http://web.worldbank.org/external/projects/main?pagePK=64283627&piPK=73230&theSitePK=40941&menuPK=228424&Projectid=P118197>the project information in the World Bank project database</a></p> The development objective of the Alat and Karakul Water Supply Project for Uzbekistan is to improve the coverage, quality and efficiency of public water supply service in the districts of Alat and Karakul in the Bukhara region. There are four components to the project. The first component is improvement of water supply infrastructure. This component includes some sub-components which states engineering-design and operational technical assistance services to support the project implementing entity and the Project Coordination Unit (PCU) Bukhara branch in the following tasks of project implementation: (a) review of the available feasibility study and preparation of optimized preliminary designs; (b) preparation of detailed designs and bidding documents, construction supervision, and reporting; and (c) improvement utility operation, maintenance and management, all through the provision of goods and consultants' services. The second component is institutional strengthening and capacity building. This component will address Bukhara Regional Vodokanal (BVK) capacity needs to ensure sustainable management, operations and maintenance of water supply service in the Alat and Karakul service areas, following the merger of Alat District Vodokanal (AVK) and Karakul District Vodokanal (KVK) into a new operating division of BVK. By investing in technical assistance, services and goods, the project will upgrade BVK's capacity in terms qualifications of management and operational staff, management and customer service systems and methods, operation and maintenance equipment, and water quality monitoring and laboratory capabilities, as required to operate and maintain large rural water supply systems. The third component is studies for future investments. It includes the preparation of a feasibility study of sewerage and on-site sanitation investments needs in the towns and districts of Alat and Karakul, to accompany the increased provision of water supply services, through the provision of consultants' services. The fourth component is project management. It includes the strengthening the PCU and its Bukhara branch's project management, monitoring and coordination capacity, through the provision of goods, consultants' services, including project financial and technical audits, and training, and financing of incremental operating costs.2013-01-04T05:00:00.000Z2013-01-04T05:00:00.000ZUzbekistanP118197UZActiveCHANGEThe project Additional Financing for the Second Rural Enterprise Support Project is now in the pipeline.<p>The project Additional Financing for the Second Rural Enterprise Support Project is now in the pipeline. To see more information, see <a href=http://web.worldbank.org/external/projects/main?pagePK=64283627&piPK=73230&theSitePK=40941&menuPK=228424&Projectid=P126962> the project information in the World Bank project database</a></p> The development objective of the Additional Financing for the Second Rural Enterprise Support Project (RESP) is to increase the productivity and financial and environmental sustainability of agriculture and the profitability of agribusiness in the project area. The additional credit will support the scaling-up of the original project's credit line for loans and leases under component one (rural enterprise finance), by providing funds through selected Participating Financial Institutions (PFIs) for investment and working capital sub-loans and lease financings to beneficiaries. The additional credit will support private-sector development in rural areas by scaling-up activities under the ongoing second RESP and help further develop Uzbekistan's domestic markets. The closing date will be extended by 19 months to December 31, 2016.2012-09-19T04:00:00.000Z2012-09-19T04:00:00.000ZUzbekistanP126962UZNEW RELEASENEWThe project Advanced Electricity Metering Project has changed to Active<p>The project Advanced Electricity Metering Project has changed to Active. To see more information, see <a href=http://web.worldbank.org/external/projects/main?pagePK=64283627&piPK=73230&theSitePK=40941&menuPK=228424&Projectid=P122773>the project information in the World Bank project database</a></p> The Advanced Electricity Metering Project development objective is to reduce commercial losses of Uzbekenergo's three regional power distribution companies in Tashkent City, and the Oblasts of Tashkent, and Syrdarya by improving their metering and billing infrastructure, and the commercial management systems. There are three components to the project. The first component of the project is Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI). This component include supply and installation of: (a) around 1.2 million advanced electricity meters (AEMs); (b) data concentrators and related communication systems; and (c) hardware and software of the meter data management systems, one for each regional distribution company. The second component of the project is Energy Data Management (EDM)/billing/archive system. This component includes: (a) supply and installation of software and hardware of a centralized EMD/billing/archive system in Tashkent and its applications for the three regional distribution companies; and (b) migration of all the existing billing data to the databases of the new EDM/billing system. The third component of the project is management efficiency improvements and project implementation support. This component includes: (a) assessment of electricity consumption patterns and connection conditions to identify losses reduction opportunities, and develop and implement a losses reduction strategy; (b) business process re-engineering and institutional capacity strengthening for the operation of the new AMIs; (c) project communication program to educate consumers on the benefits of the new system, how it works and the responsibility of the consumers to pay the electricity bills on time; (d) project implementation supervision and administration; and (e) technical assistance for further customizations of the EDM system, and financial audits.2012-03-29T04:00:00.000Z2012-03-29T04:00:00.000ZUzbekistanP122773UZActiveCHANGEThe project SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AND CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION PROJECT (GEF) is now in the pipeline.<p>The project SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AND CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION PROJECT (GEF) is now in the pipeline. To see more information, see <a href=http://web.worldbank.org/external/projects/main?pagePK=64283627&piPK=73230&theSitePK=40941&menuPK=228424&Projectid=P127486> the project information in the World Bank project database</a></p> The objectives of the Sustainable Agriculture and Climate Change Mitigation Project for Uzbekistan are to: (i) promote the introduction of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies of relevance to agribusinesses and farms; and (ii) strengthen capacity for improving degraded irrigated land and water conservation in the project area. There are three components to the project, the first component being promoting renewable energy technologies. This component will include the following activities: (i) support the dissemination of knowledge and information on renewable energy technologies (including, inter alia, bio-gas digesters, solar water heaters, and solar photovoltaic and biomass installations) by provision of goods, works and training for demonstration purposes in selected districts; and (ii) provision of support to beneficiaries for the carrying out of renewable energy subprojects. The second component is the promoting technologies and practices to mitigate irrigated land degradation. Activities under this component will aim at introducing technologies and management approaches for controlling and reversing irrigated land degradation. This includes the introduction, testing and demonstration of integrated low-cost, low-risk water and land management technologies, such as drip irrigation, salinity mitigation of marginal land, water re-use, soil quality enhancement, pumping for groundwater extraction, alternative cropping, and other techniques and practices to increase water use efficiency and agricultural productivity. Finally, the third component is the advisory services and project management.2012-02-17T05:00:00.000Z2012-02-17T05:00:00.000ZUzbekistanP127486UZNEW RELEASENEWThe project Advanced Electricity Metering Project is now in the pipeline.<p>The project Advanced Electricity Metering Project is now in the pipeline. To see more information, see <a href=http://web.worldbank.org/external/projects/main?pagePK=64283627&piPK=73230&theSitePK=40941&menuPK=228424&Projectid=P122773> the project information in the World Bank project database</a></p> The Advanced Electricity Metering Project development objective is to reduce commercial losses of Uzbekenergo's three regional power distribution companies in Tashkent City, and the Oblasts of Tashkent, and Syrdarya by improving their metering and billing infrastructure, and the commercial management systems. There are three components to the project. The first component of the project is Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI). This component include supply and installation of: (a) around 1.2 million advanced electricity meters (AEMs); (b) data concentrators and related communication systems; and (c) hardware and software of the meter data management systems, one for each regional distribution company. The second component of the project is Energy Data Management (EDM)/billing/archive system. This component includes: (a) supply and installation of software and hardware of a centralized EMD/billing/archive system in Tashkent and its applications for the three regional distribution companies; and (b) migration of all the existing billing data to the databases of the new EDM/billing system. The third component of the project is management efficiency improvements and project implementation support. This component includes: (a) assessment of electricity consumption patterns and connection conditions to identify losses reduction opportunities, and develop and implement a losses reduction strategy; (b) business process re-engineering and institutional capacity strengthening for the operation of the new AMIs; (c) project communication program to educate consumers on the benefits of the new system, how it works and the responsibility of the consumers to pay the electricity bills on time; (d) project implementation supervision and administration; and (e) technical assistance for further customizations of the EDM system, and financial audits.2011-06-15T04:00:00.000Z2011-06-15T04:00:00.000ZUzbekistanP122773UZNEW RELEASENEWThe project Alat and Karakul Water Supply Project is now in the pipeline.<p>The project Alat and Karakul Water Supply Project is now in the pipeline. To see more information, see <a href=http://web.worldbank.org/external/projects/main?pagePK=64283627&piPK=73230&theSitePK=40941&menuPK=228424&Projectid=P118197> the project information in the World Bank project database</a></p> The development objective of the Alat and Karakul Water Supply Project for Uzbekistan is to improve the coverage, quality and efficiency of public water supply service in the districts of Alat and Karakul in the Bukhara region. There are four components to the project. The first component is improvement of water supply infrastructure. This component includes some sub-components which states engineering-design and operational technical assistance services to support the project implementing entity and the Project Coordination Unit (PCU) Bukhara branch in the following tasks of project implementation: (a) review of the available feasibility study and preparation of optimized preliminary designs; (b) preparation of detailed designs and bidding documents, construction supervision, and reporting; and (c) improvement utility operation, maintenance and management, all through the provision of goods and consultants' services. The second component is institutional strengthening and capacity building. This component will address Bukhara Regional Vodokanal (BVK) capacity needs to ensure sustainable management, operations and maintenance of water supply service in the Alat and Karakul service areas, following the merger of Alat District Vodokanal (AVK) and Karakul District Vodokanal (KVK) into a new operating division of BVK. By investing in technical assistance, services and goods, the project will upgrade BVK's capacity in terms qualifications of management and operational staff, management and customer service systems and methods, operation and maintenance equipment, and water quality monitoring and laboratory capabilities, as required to operate and maintain large rural water supply systems. The third component is studies for future investments. It includes the preparation of a feasibility study of sewerage and on-site sanitation investments needs in the towns and districts of Alat and Karakul, to accompany the increased provision of water supply services, through the provision of consultants' services. The fourth component is project management. It includes the strengthening the PCU and its Bukhara branch's project management, monitoring and coordination capacity, through the provision of goods, consultants' services, including project financial and technical audits, and training, and financing of incremental operating costs.2011-06-15T04:00:00.000Z2011-06-15T04:00:00.000ZUzbekistanP118197UZNEW RELEASENEW